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February 4, 2010

Blogging Mentors (Recipe – Chocolate Cocoa Pancakes)

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My Grandma Sumner was an extremely charitable woman. Even though she had a pretty tough life, her attitude was one of positiveness and looking forward instead of behind. Her house always had bowls of dog and cat food outside for any stray animals that came around. She had numerous people in her neighborhood who considered her a surrogate mom. Even in her late 80’s, she would walk up to the senior citizen center to “take care of the old people.” She was quite poor when it came to money, but extremely rich in love, kindness and friendship. She has always been an inspiration to me, and her example of helping others instead of competing with others has always stayed with me.

It is this attitude of mentoring and helping others to succeed that brought about Adopt-a-Blogger in the first place. I never have understood those people who would run over people to get to the top. I guess I am just not that competitive. I have found that building a firm foundation and helping others along the way is the best way to achieve what you want to achieve. If you have knowledge, share it. If you have strengths, share it. If you have a way to help others, do it.

I am so excited to announce that Adopt-a-Blogger #4 has been our biggest Adopt-a-Blogger yet with almost 140 participants! We still have a small handful of bloggers who would love to be adopted. If you are an experienced blogger and missed out on signing up, please let me know so I can find the rest of the bloggers adoptive homes!

If you had signed up, please check out the spreadsheet with the matches, and please contact your match ASAP. The adopt-a-blogger guidelines are very loose for a reason. Build your relationship, find out how you can help each other, and work together to have a successful partnership. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me! Please remember to let me know of any posts you make about your adopt a blogger relationships. I’ll do my best to link back from Dine & Dish!

If you want to use a badge to promote Adopt-a-Blogger on your blog, please feel free to take this one. If you need the html code, just let me know.

Thank you again for participating! For those of you here for a recipe, these Chocolate Cocoa Pancakes are sure to tempt your tastebuds. Using Scharffen Berger cocoa (a company that is well known for being extremely supportive of food bloggers and the food blogger community), these pancakes were rich, delicious and almost too dessert like for breakfast!

Chocolate Cocoa Pancakes (adapted from Recipezaar)

14 min | 10 min prep

10 pancakes

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

  1. In a small bowl, combine milk, egg, vanilla and butter; whisk until blended.
  2. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda and salt; mix well.
  3. Add milk mixture; whisk just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  4. (Batter will be slightly lumpy.) Heat griddle over medium heat until hot.
  5. For each pancake, pour scant 1/4 cup batter into griddle.
  6. Cook 1-2 minutes or until batter is set around edges.
  7. Carefully turn over pancake; cook 1-2 minutes or until pancakes are cooked through.
  8. Repeat with remaining batter.
  9. Sprinkle pancakes with powdered sugar; serve warm with desired toppings.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Previous Tagged With: adopt a blogger #4, blog advice, blog mentor, blogging, Breakfast, chocolate, pancakes

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  1. kamran siddiqi says

    February 4, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Umm, yes please! I love the pancakes, but I especially love your inspiration for starting Adopt-a-blogger! 🙂 You’re seriously awesomelicious!
    .-= kamran siddiqi´s last blog ..yet another new look =-.

  2. Katie @ goodLife {eats} says

    February 4, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    YES! I have been waiting (not very patiently) for this recipe since you posted the picture on Flickr. And of course, YAY for Adopt a Blogger #4. So happy to participate, and I feel like I’ve graduated since I’m a mentor this time around. 🙂

  3. Jan (Family Bites) says

    February 4, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    These look GOOD! I’m really happy to be a part of Adopt-a-Blogger #4 and I can’t wait to connect with my partner.

  4. Dianna says

    February 4, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Thanks for doing this! I signed up to be a newbie and was listed as a veteran. I definitely want to participate, but I’m pretty sure I’m not quite qualified (or confidant enough!) to be a mentor. I just started blogging last fall.
    .-= Dianna´s last blog ..I made a pie… =-.

  5. Di says

    February 4, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Yum! I love Scharffen Berger cocoa. We love pancakes around here, but haven’t tried chocolate ones. I’ll have to keep this recipe in mind!
    .-= Di´s last blog ..Sunny day…sweepin’ the clouds away… =-.

  6. Nate @ House of Annie says

    February 4, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Has Scharffen Berger changed since Hershey’s closed down the Berkeley plant?

    My adoptee has replied to my initial contact, so we’ll start working together. I’m anticipating it will be a good relationship for both our blogs!
    .-= Nate @ House of Annie´s last blog ..How to Make Dumpling Skins from Scratch =-.

  7. sugar plum says

    February 5, 2010 at 12:07 am

    Oh am so glad for my mentor,Rachael from fuji mom…thanx a ton.

    I sure would love the html code for Adopt a blogger to put up in my side-i love the thoughts and ur grandmas nature behind adopt a blogger…thats really heart touching and feel so so good about it.

  8. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    February 5, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Those pancakes look incredible. I knew nothing about Adopt a blogger – it is awesome!

  9. dani says

    February 5, 2010 at 4:41 am

    i can handle dessert for breakfast! thanks for sharing 🙂
    .-= dani´s last blog ..#71) Greek Shortbread =-.

  10. Bethany says

    February 5, 2010 at 6:42 am

    Your grandma sounds like a sweet, generous lady and it’s great of you to honor her spirit this way!

    ….. and those pancakes are too much!! perfect for a weekend breakfast — maybe for valentine’s day?
    .-= Bethany´s last blog ..Jen’s Fish-Flavored Pork =-.

  11. Mireya says

    February 5, 2010 at 8:13 am

    My husband doesn’t like pancakes but if I added cocoa to them, this could change things! Thank you for sharing!!
    .-= Mireya´s last blog ..french onion soup =-.

  12. Jenny @ Newly Wed and Well Fed says

    February 5, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    Thanks so much for planning my adoption!
    http://newlywedandwellfed.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-wed-and-well-fed-has-been-adopted.html
    .-= Jenny @ Newly Wed and Well Fed´s last blog ..New Wed and Well Fed has been Adopted! =-.

  13. deeba says

    February 5, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Gorgeous pancakes…really really nice!
    I’ve just blogged about my adoptee Kirsten. Thank you for having me on. I’m really enjoying this.
    http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2010/02/mini-chocolate-cakes-with-nutella.html
    .-= deeba´s last blog ..Mini Chocolate Cakes with Nutella, Mascarpone & Fresh Fruit … & I’ve adopted!! =-.

  14. sharon says

    February 5, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    What beautiful pancakes! I’ll definitely sign up for the next round of Adopt A Blogger!
    .-= sharon´s last blog ..Crispy Kale and Tofu Salad with Coconut =-.

  15. Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) says

    February 5, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    The pancakes look delicious. I would make them this instant, if I wasn’t on a diet. Thank you for hosting this awesome event.. I’m really late, but I’m trying my luck here.. can I please be adopted?? I wanted to be ever since AAB 3, but I was a week late the last time, in beginning my blog!
    .-= Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes)´s last blog ..Chocolate-Glazed Hazelnut Mousse Cake… My First Guest Post 😀 =-.

  16. Amanda says

    February 6, 2010 at 6:47 am

    I just passed this on to the Food Blogger discussion list that I run through Yahoo Groups. I had mentioned it there and several people asked for more details. I let them know that there were still some openings for veteran bloggers 😉

    Here’s the group if you are interested in joining as well, we’d love to have you! Your spirit would fit in perfectly 🙂
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/foodblogs/
    .-= Amanda´s last blog ..The Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever =-.

  17. Lisa :) says

    February 6, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Oh, wow…. I have never liked pancakes, but chocolate (Scharffen Berger!)?!!! : )
    These have me salivating and willing to try pancakes again! : )

  18. katie says

    February 7, 2010 at 5:45 am

    Nothing better than chocolate for breakfast (IMHO)….
    If you still have some orphans – let me know. I’be be pleased to adopt!
    .-= katie´s last blog ..Beef and Broccoli Lasagne; What’s on Your Counter? and Weekly Menu =-.

  19. shaz says

    February 7, 2010 at 5:14 am

    How very exciting to be part of Adopt a blogger #4. Thank you so very much for all the time and effort you’ve put in.

    And the pancakes look fab too 🙂
    .-= shaz´s last blog ..EOWTTA = R is for Raspberries =-.

  20. Memoria says

    February 7, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    I haven’t heard from the blogger who adopted me yet, but I plan to contact her very soon! This adopting program is great! Thanks for starting it up!

    The pancakes look fantastic! I’m bookmarking this recipe pronto!

  21. Bethany says

    February 7, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Kristen, thanks so much for organizing Adopt-A-Blogger! I’ve been happily adopted and have been emailing back and forth with my mentor. Love the program and am so thrilled to be part of it! We just posted about each other this week – you can find my post here: http://mybakingtherapy.blogspot.com/2010/02/epic-fail.html

    Oh, and I LOVE Scharffen Berger chocolate. Nice choice!
    .-= Bethany´s last blog ..epic fail =-.

  22. peabody says

    February 7, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Those look out of this world.

  23. MESA says

    February 8, 2010 at 10:21 am

    I blogged quickly about it in the post that’s linked! Thanks for organizing 🙂
    .-= MESA´s last blog ..A Bit of Spice =-.

  24. The Teacher Cooks says

    February 8, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    I am looking for new ways to prepare pancakes for my class. I have now found a good one. Thanks! And my mentor Sarah has been great so far! Cannot wait to learn more.
    .-= The Teacher Cooks´s last blog ..The Winners for Pancake of the Day…… =-.

  25. healthy ashley says

    February 8, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    These pancakes look divine- good enough for breakfast or dessert!

  26. megan says

    February 8, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    I can picture a big ol’ stack of these glued together with Nutella.
    (Excuse me a moment, I’m getting myself all worked up here!)
    They look excellent!
    I blogged about my adoptee. Thanks for letting me in on the action!

  27. Barbara Bakes says

    February 9, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    I’m happy to adopt someone if you’re still looking for mentors.
    .-= Barbara Bakes´s last blog ..CSN Stores Giveaway – What to Choose? =-.

  28. Kate at Serendipity says

    February 9, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Kristen, this is such a wonderful program. The comments on my blog about my post tell me that there’s a lot of interest in this kind of program. I think that bloggers tend to be generous souls, and this is a concrete way to share what they know. Thanks so much for putting this together!

    …and thanks for the recipe!
    .-= Kate at Serendipity´s last blog ..Adopt a Blogger =-.

  29. ThatsSoYummy says

    February 9, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    First off Kristen, congrats on another successful Adopt-a-blogger… I think it is a GREAT way for so many new bloggers to connect with some really special talented people out there that can share their knowledge.

    Next…. These pancakes!!!!!!! What time is breakfast again????? YUMMY! 😉

    -Natasha
    .-= ThatsSoYummy´s last blog ..Yummy Questionnaire: Brooke Burton =-.

  30. The Duo Dishes says

    February 9, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Would it be too much to drizzle chocolate sauce on top? Just sayin’!
    .-= The Duo Dishes´s last blog ..Our Timing Is Off =-.

  31. Simone (junglefrog) says

    February 10, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Not sure if you still need more ‘veterans’ Kirsten but I’d be more then willing to sign up albeit very late… 🙂 Still think it would be weird calling myself a veteran but technically… it appears that I am! Just let me know if you still need me!
    .-= Simone (junglefrog)´s last blog ..Pea soup =-.

  32. Asha says

    February 10, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    Hi Kristen, just wanted to let you know that Erin of the Apartment Kitchen (my Adopt-a-Blogger match) and I are in touch and talking! We’ll let you know how we’re doing from time to time. Cheers, Asha
    .-= Asha´s last blog ..York Street Spa cappuccino art =-.

  33. lorrie says

    February 11, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    those pancakes look yummy and high in calories, I;ve only been blogging for a year
    .-= lorrie´s last blog ..Top Romantic Movie Couples =-.

  34. DianasaurDishes says

    February 14, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    If you still have newbies to be adopted I’d love to take one under my wing! I’m certainly not a pro but I’ve learned a ton from those who are 🙂
    .-= DianasaurDishes´s last blog ..Affordable Fancy Romantic Valentine’s Food =-.

  35. Michelle @ Taste As You Go says

    February 15, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks for organizing another round of Adopt A Blogger, Kristen! My two “newbies” are absolutely terrific and we’re already exchanging a ton of information. I’m glad I was able to participate again!
    .-= Michelle @ Taste As You Go´s last blog ..How I Stopped Drinking Soda =-.

  36. Ginny says

    February 16, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Just posted my blog intro… http://www.justgetfloury.com/?p=851

  37. sarah says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    finally posted my adopt-a-blogger introduction!
    .-= sarah´s last blog ..adopt-a-blogger =-.

  38. dak0 says

    March 28, 2011 at 5:52 am

    I’m pancake lover. Good to have another recipe in my collection. Although chocolate cocoa pancakes are pretty much similar to each other.

    But thanks.

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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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